Philippians 2:8

Translations

Modern

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Traditional

And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Literal

And having been found in appearance as a man He humbled Himself, having become obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Latin

Humiliavit semetipsum factus obediens usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis.

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English

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Notes

Philippians 2:8

He humbled Himself and became obedient to death: Jesus obeyed God’s will by dying for the sins of humanity (see Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 26:39; John 3:16; 10:17–18; Romans 5:8, 19; 8:3; Hebrews 5:8; 1 John 4:9–10, 14).
even death on a cross: Death on a cross was a death specifically for criminals. In the Roman Empire, crucifixion was a cruel and humiliating punishment for criminals.

Philippians 2:6–11

This early Christian hymn is about:

Christ’s divine nature and existence before the world began,
Christ's coming to earth as a human and dying, and
Christ's exaltation and role as Lord over all.

Philippians 2:1–11

During their persecution, Paul urges the Philippians to be united and live a humble life like Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Christian Giving David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader Pride and Humility The Christ Hymn: Christ’s Divine Nature

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